Project Control Specialist

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Kosmos Group Full time

Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm, specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substation, and distribution. We support public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada, providing end-to-end engineering solutions, including conceptual design, feasibility study, detailed design, construction drawing package, field inspection, project closeout documentation, and more

At Kosmos Group, we foster an open, collaborative, and supportive culture. We believe our employees reach their full potential when they feel valued and empowered through innovation, teamwork, and growth. We deliver reliable solutions for the future and are a positive influence in our communities.

Kosmos Group is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to join our team in our Burnaby, San Diego, or Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the execution and oversight of large-scale electrical transmission projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with project objectives. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, financial acumen, and strong analytical skills to monitor, track, and report on project performance. This position is a hybrid position, working three days in the office and two days from the home office. The primary duties include:

Scheduling and Project Planning:

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for transmission projects
  • Perform critical path analysis (CPA) and identify potential delays or scheduling risks, ensuring that all milestones and key deliverables are on track
  • Integrate and update schedules with input from various teams (e.g., engineering, procurement, construction) to maintain a cohesive project timeline
  • Provide schedule forecasts and conduct what-if scenarios to support project decision-making
  • Track progress against the baseline schedule, highlighting any variances or changes, and prepare regular progress reports for project management and stakeholders

Cost Control and Financial Management:

  • Support project managers in establishing and tracking project budgets and cost estimates for transmission work
  • Use Deltek Vantagepoint (or equivalent ERP (Enterprise Revenue System) SAP PS, SAP PPM, SAP FI/CO) to monitor, track, and report on actual and forecasted project costs
  • Review project cost reports and compare actual expenditures against budgeted amounts, identifying any cost overruns or savings opportunities
  • Analyze financial performance data, including cost variance analysis, and earned value management (EVM), and provide recommendations for corrective actions
  • Work closely with teams to ensure accurate cost coding, timely invoices, and financial reporting within the ERP system

Project Performance Monitoring:

  • Provide ongoing analysis of project performance metrics, identifying issues related to both cost and schedule
  • Monitor project risks and changes and ensure they are reflected in the schedule and cost forecasts
  • Assist with the development and implementation of corrective actions or mitigation strategies for any schedule or budget deviations
  • Coordinate with project teams to understand the root causes of variances and recommend solutions to keep projects on track

Reporting and Documentation:

  • Generate regular reports (e.g., weekly/monthly reports) on project status, including schedule updates, cost performance, and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Develop and present dashboard reports for senior management, highlighting project health in terms of schedule, budget, and risk
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including cost forecasts, schedule changes, and risk mitigation plans

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Collaborate with project teams, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and scope
  • Facilitate communication across teams, providing visibility into potential project delays or budget issues and suggesting mitigation strategies
  • Attend project meetings (e.g., scheduling reviews, financial reviews, progress meetings) and provide status updates and analysis

Risk and Change Management:

  • Identify project risks related to both schedule and cost and contribute to the development of mitigation plans
  • Track changes in scope and ensure they are reflected in the cost and schedule forecasts
  • Support the change management process, ensuring that all scope changes are evaluated and documented properly

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Controls Specialist or Project Controls Analyst
  • Minimum of 2 years of scheduling experience
  • Experience with construction projects for power transmission, substations, or similar infrastructure sectors
  • Advanced experience in using Primavera P6 or other project control tools such as Microsoft Project, Procore, and/or Deltek
  • Extensive experience with cost control and financial reporting to manage and track project costs
  • Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) techniques and cost forecasting
  • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for project controls, scheduling, and cost management
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrating accuracy, reliability, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional), CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or equivalent certifications preferred
  • Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint (ERP)

For California Only: this position's annual salary compensation range is approximately $90K - $140K, depending on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.

We're seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. This is an exciting time to join our team as we gear up to grow and tackle future challenges. We prioritize safety, foster collaboration, act with integrity, respect all perspectives, and embrace forward-thinking. Are you ready to be a part of the journey?

Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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